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Tonalá, Mexico

Veracruz · Mexico

Tonalá is a small town in Veracruz, Mexico with a population of 2,005. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,005 Population 864/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
98.7 in Annual Rain
America / Mexico City Timezone

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About Tonalá

Tonalá

The Tonalá River is a river of Mexico. It originates in the hilly region south of Nezahualcóyotl Reservoir, near where the borders of Chiapas, Tabasco, and Veracruz meet. It flows north-northwest to empty into the Gulf of Mexico. It forms the border between Tabasco and Veracruz states for most of its length.

People

Population2,005
Density864/mi²

Economy

Unemployment4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain98.7 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population2,005
Population Density864 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates18.2075°, -94.1426°
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City
Country🇲🇽 Mexico
State / ProvinceVeracruz
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation98.7 inches (2,507 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tonalá

Tonalá is a small town in Mexico (Veracruz) with a population of 2,005. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.7 inches. The timezone is America/Mexico_City.

The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). The area has 64 business establishments.

Income: Tonalá vs Mexico

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Income

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above Mexico avg
Establishments (County)64

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Climate in Tonalá

Tonalá has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Jan (22.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2546 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.5°C / 73°F 18.7° / 26.3° 105.6
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 19.3° / 28.2° 61.4
Mar 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 29.9° 35.1
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 22.1° / 33.4° 22.0
May 28.8°C / 84°F 23.9° / 33.6° 103.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 23.8° / 32.9° 211.1
Jul 28°C / 82°F 23.8° / 32.2° 223.2
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 23.3° / 32.5° 341.1
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23° / 31.8° 556.8
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.9° / 30.3° 425.7
Nov 24.2°C / 76°F 20.2° / 28.1° 298.4
Dec 23.3°C / 74°F 19.1° / 27.5° 162.5
Tonalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 98.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Mexico avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density864/sq mi
Coordinates18.2075°N, 94.1426°W
TimezoneAmerica/Mexico_City

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.7"
160% above Mexico avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 17.60"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

752 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.0 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 7, 2011 7 km SW of Helio García Alfaro, Mexico M6.6 113 km
Feb 25, 2011 3 km NNE of Aguilera, Mexico M5.9 100 km
Mar 3, 2022 Veracruz, Mexico M5.7 133 km
Jul 25, 1991 3 km WNW of Aguilera, Mexico M5.7 105 km
May 20, 2017 21 km SE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.7 129 km
Jan 30, 2019 37 km NE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.4 86 km
Apr 20, 2004 8 km S of Vicente Guerrero, Mexico M5.4 107 km
Dec 19, 2001 34 km WNW of Raudales Malpaso, Mexico M5.3 99 km
Jun 11, 2002 19 km N of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.3 77 km
May 25, 2017 21 km SSE of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.3 132 km
Sep 15, 2016 4 km NW of Cuauhtémoc, Mexico M5.2 145 km
Apr 25, 1998 27 km SSW of Las Choapas, Mexico M5.2 59 km
May 2, 2014 14 km NNE of Niños Héroes, Mexico M5.1 79 km
Jan 25, 2017 9 km E of Hidalgotitlán, Mexico M5.0 67 km
Jul 29, 1999 21 km SSW of La Horqueta (Poblado Doce), Mexico M5.0 132 km
Aug 29, 2021 1 km NNW of Dehesa, Mexico M5.0 95 km
Feb 18, 2009 32 km E of Santa María Chimalapa, Mexico M4.9 143 km
Oct 9, 2001 5 km N of Nopalapan, Mexico M4.9 126 km
Dec 20, 1991 11 km E of Suchilapan del Río, Mexico M4.9 121 km
Aug 30, 2024 2 km SSW of Venustiano Carranza (Peña Blanca), Mexico M4.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3. Most recent: Grace (2021).

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Grace Category 3 267 km
2017 Franklin Category 1 223 km
2013 Barbara Category 1 225 km
2011 Nate Category 1 255 km
2010 Karl Category 3 162 km
2007 Dean Category 2 211 km
2005 Stan Category 1 86 km
1990 Diana Category 2 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Martin (119 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Martin Shield 1,650 m (5,413 ft) 1796 119 km
Chichon, El Lava dome(s) 1,150 m (3,773 ft) 1982 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 6.8 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 12.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 17.6 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in

Tonalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 73°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (17.6") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Tonalá

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
COBAEV Plantel 04
Escuela Secundaria General Sección 22 del S.T.P.R.M.
Escuela Primaria Amado Nervo
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Radio Stations near Tonalá

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADIO SENSACIONAL DIGITAL 93.9 (Allende) - 93.9 FM - XHVD-FM - Allende, Coahuila MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Tonalá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Sitio La Venta

Farmers Markets in Tonalá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal El Campesino
Tienda DIPEPSA

Restaurants in Tonalá

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Las Tres Hermanas
Tacos Jojoy

Cafes in Tonalá

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kiosco

Bus Stations in Tonalá

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal ADO AU SUR

Airports Near Tonalá

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Minatitlán/Coatzacoalcos International AirportMTTMedium Airport
Acuagranjas AirportSmall Airport
Campo David AirportSmall Airport
El Robalo AirstripSmall Airport
La Concordia AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tonalá

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CASA DEL ALFARERO
Iglesia del Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Mexico_City

🇲🇽 About Mexico

Capital Mexico City
Population 126,190,788
Area 1,972,550 km²
GDP (USD) $1,798,317,581,487
GDP per capita $13,861
HDI 0.781
Life expectancy 75.1 years
Internet users 81.2%
Urban population 79.5%
Currency MXN (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +52
TLD .mx
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Mexico

9 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Feb 2 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Mar 16 Benito Juárez's birthday Natalicio de Benito Juárez
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jueves Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
Sep 16 Independence Day Día de la Independencia
Nov 16 Revolution Day Día de la Revolución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Tonalá

What is the population of Tonalá?

Tonalá has a population of 2,005 residents and is located in Mexico. The population density is 864 people per square mile, spread across 2.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tonalá?

Tonalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.7 inches.

How is the job market in Tonalá?

Tonalá has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 4.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. There are 64 business establishments in the area.

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